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March 8, 2022
3 meetings this evening, 33 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →5:55 p.m. · Public Hearings
Sources: Minutes (PDF, in the agenda packet where the council approved them) · Agenda packet · Meeting video
Public hearings let residents speak for or against petitions such as curb cuts, pole locations and licenses. The full council decides them at its regular meeting.
Attendance
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Trott Lee, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Joseph D. Camara
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Before the numbered agenda items
Minutes, page 124 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be opened
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be opened, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
4 Five Year Capital Improvement Plan The President asked if there were any proponents and no one came forward. The President then
Minutes, page 124 · Agenda packet · Video
That the hearing be closed
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the hearing be closed, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 124 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 6:19 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 6:19 p.m., with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
6:00 p.m. · Committee on Finance
Sources: Minutes (PDF, in the agenda packet where the council approved them) · Agenda packet · Meeting video
Committee on Finance: committee votes are recommendations to the full council, which takes the final vote. About this committee
Attendance
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Trott Lee, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Joseph D. Camara
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
3 Discussion re: request from Fall River Public Schools for approval to submit Statement .
Minutes, page 134 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the full council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the full council for action, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
4 Discussion re: request from Fall River Public Schools for approval to submit Statement of Interest on March 25, 2022 into the Accelerated Repair Program of the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy
Minutes, page 134 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the matter to the full council for action
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pelletier, it was unanimously voted to refer the matter to the full council for action, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pelletier)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 134 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:10 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:10 p.m., with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
7:00 p.m. · Fall River City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda packet · Meeting video · City meeting page
Attendance
Present: Shawn E. Cadime, Michelle M. Dionne, Bradford L. Kilby, Pamela S. Laliberte, Trott Lee, Leo O. Pelletier, Linda M. Pereira, Andrew J. Raposo
Absent: Joseph D. Camara
27 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Priority Matters
1a Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments:: Paulo J. Amaral to the Conservation Commission
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow the City Administrator to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the City Administrator to answer questions, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Dionne)
To table the matter
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to table the matter, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
1b Mayor requesting confirmation of the following appointments:: Laura Jean Washington to the Sewer Commission
Minutes, page 1 · Agenda packet · Video
To table the matter
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to table the matter, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Kilby)
2 Mayor and order appropriating $685,000 from EMS Stabilization Fund to EMS Fund Capital
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To waive the rules to allow the City Administrator to answer questions
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to waive the rules to allow the City Administrator to answer questions, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Raposo)
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Lee and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Lee, second: Kilby)
Committee Reports
3 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
4 Proposed Ordinance -— Traffic, fine for violation of "Emergency Parking Prohibitions due to Weather Conditions"
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
5 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Handicapped Parking
Recommended by the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the ordinance
Yes: Cadime, Dionne, Kilby, Laliberte, Lee, Pelletier, Pereira, RaposoAbsent: Joseph D. Camara
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was voted 8 yeas to pass the ordinance with an Emergency Preamble, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
From the minutes
“On a further motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Raposo)
Ordinances
6 Proposed Ordinance — Traffic, Miscellaneous
Minutes, page 2 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
7 Proposed Ordinance — Director of Human Resources
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted to pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment, as amended, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Dionne)
8 Proposed Ordinance ~ Deputy Police
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To pass the ordinance through second reading and enrollment
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to pass the ordinance through second reading and enrollment, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Resolutions
9 City Council and residents of Fall River support the people of the Ukraine and condemn the violent and unprovoked attack by Russia
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Pereira)
10 Capital Improvement Plan be approved by the City Council ,
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
Orders: Miscellaneous
11 Police Chief's report on licenses: 2022 Taxicab Drivers: Jeffrey Davila Judy Palani Mikael Raposa
Minutes, page 3 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Pereira)
12 Auto Repair Shop License Renewals: Richard R. Torres d/b/a Empire Hyundai, Inc. located at 428 Pleasant Street Bridgestone Retail Opp., LLC d/b/a Firestone Complete Auto Care located at 748 Pleasant Street Kevin Doyle d/b/a Car Wars, Inc. located at 2065 North Main Street
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Camara absent . and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
13 Faith Latessa, Town Transportation LLC d/b/a Town Taxi — New Taxicab Vehicle Application for License No. 23
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To adopt the order
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Pereira, it was unanimously voted to adopt the order, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Pereira)
Communications: Invitations: Petitions
14 Claims
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
15 Drainlayer License — Ramco Survey Stake Co., Inc.
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve the license
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Dionne and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to approve the license, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Dionne, second: Cadime)
16 Thank you card from the family of Joseph Martins
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the communication be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Lee, it was unanimously voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Lee)
17 Zoning Board of Appeais Minutes —- December 16, 2021
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
18 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes — January 20, 2022
Minutes, page 4 · Agenda packet · Video
That the minutes be accepted and placed on file
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Dionne, it was unanimously voted that the minutes be accepted and placed on file, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Dionne)
To take items #19 through 22 together
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to take items #19 through 22 together, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Raposo)
22 Regular City Council Meeting — February 22, 2022
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To approve items #19 through 22
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to approve items #19 through 22, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Cadime, second: Kilby)
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Kilby and seconded by Councilor Cadime, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Kilby, second: Cadime)
To adopt the resolution
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Pereira and seconded by Councilor Raposo, it was unanimously voted to adopt the resolution, with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Raposo)
Adjournment
Minutes, page 5 · Agenda packet · Video
To adjourn at 7:40 p.m
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Councilor Raposo and seconded by Councilor Kilby, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 7:40 p.m., with Councilor Camara absent and not voting.” (Motion: Raposo, second: Kilby)
From the official minutes kept by the Fall River City Clerk (agendas and minutes). The minutes are scanned documents; we read them with text recognition, check every vote count against the councilors named, and quote the exact sentence for each vote. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: the nine 2026–2027 councilors from the City of Fall River's official councilor photos (Contact the Council page, fallriverma.gov); earlier councilors cropped from the 2024–2025 council group photo and the 2022–2023 council group photo (as published by Fall River Reporter, September 2022). Trott Lee: from his campaign Facebook page (facebook.com/trottlee4cc). Ricky Tith: from Fall River Reporter (April 2025). 2018–2019 councilors (Steven A. Camara, Stephen R. Long, Derek R. Viveiros) and the 2018–2019 group photo: from the City of Fall River’s FY2019 budget book. Richard Cabeceiras, Raymond A. Mitchell and the 2016–2017 group photo: Herald News photo by Jack Foley (January 2016), provided by the Fall River City Clerk. The 2020–2021 and 2022–2023 group photos: provided by the Fall River City Clerk.
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